US, China Diplomats Hold ‘In-Depth Talks’ on Asia-Pacific Issues

The two sides held ‘a candid, in-depth, and constructive consultation on regional issues,’ including the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink attends a press conference during the 10th U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Manila on Jan. 20, 2023. Jam Sta Rosa/AFP via Getty Images

Top diplomats of the United States and China held “in-depth talks” on Asia-Pacific affairs, including tensions in the Taiwan Strait, amid efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries.

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink met with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Washington on Sept. 28, according to the State Department.